Elder Life Specialist
- Classification: Specialist
- Union: Exempt
- Department: Delirium Prevention
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 03-JUL-2018
- Date Available: 30-JUL-2018
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $28.20
- Maximum Salary: $48.45
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services or healthcare-related field required. Current valid membership in a professional association. Non-nursing discipline preferred, such as Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, or Recreation Therapist.
Additional Required Qualifications:
Experience: Experience working with elderly individuals required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required, including group facilitation skills. Program development and training skills required. Being self-directed and able to work independently are essential skills as well as possessing the ability to work in a fast paced, and changing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree preferred. Experience working in a supervisory position preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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